Michael P. Kurtgis - The Mighty Ninth

Home > Michael P. Kurtgis

Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis

MK116.jpgChangeover112 viewsFor three days, I would be the only American in this place.

MK131.jpgGot it together112 viewsIn the groove and doing my thing as the AO at Firebase Oasis, March, 1969.

MK199.jpgBack to Work112 viewsBack to work in the "Loach" with the Cider FACs.

MK204.jpgThunder from above112 viewsA world of hurt falling down on "Charlie".

MK212.jpgDay & Night112 viewsFiring days and nights.

MK215.jpgPuff112 viewsPuff, the Magic Dragon...working several clicks away from Oasis.

MK217.jpgSet Up112 viewsThe "Loach" scout serving as bait with the Cobra gunship high above waiting to drop some "shit" on the dinks.

MK220.jpgReturning112 viewsBringing home a trophy.

MK228.jpgFire Mission112 viewsMy turn to respond to Charlie.

MK232.jpgBurned out112 viewsThe ammo truck fire finally burned itself out.

MK273.jpgGetting "short"112 viewsIt is now "sixty days and a wake-up". Everyone in Vietnam knew the exact date of their DEROS.

MK113.jpgChristmastime111 viewsChristmas Care packages arrive...including cards and a lighted Christmas tree.

264 files on 22 page(s)

The Mighty Ninth